Spotlight on the Diamond Tea: Testimonials

Invitations for The Diamond Tea went out this week and we hope that you have had an opportunity to purchase your tickets* for this inspiring event.  This is the third year that this event benefiting PCA has been put on and several of us have had the pleasure of attending.  Please see below to read what PCA moms have said about this amazing event in previous years.

*If you are having trouble buying tickets online, checks can be delivered to the PCA office.


From the 2009 Tea
“Wow...what an amazing event! All I can say is: Let's inspire to aspire before we expire!! I am writing this email with the biggest smile on my face because you have inspired ME! Totally fun event...Kristen and I had a blast. Have a wonderful weekend.”
Nelly

“What a fantastic event you put together!! I felt pampered and feminine and laughed and cried and was motivated and inspired. I just wanted to send a quick note to you to let you know just how terrific I thought everything was. I am genuinely looking forward to Tea 2010.”
Heather

From the 2010 Tea
“Thank YOU,  What a beautiful event!  I was proud to be there and even more proud to be somewhat associated with it.  Thank you, thank you, many times thank you!
Thank you to Habitat for Humanity for partnering with Pacific Crest Academy for two years now.  We are blessed to mutually support one another.  Thank you everyone for all your efforts as well.  Without everyone's help, this would not have been so beautifully pulled together!  Congratulations!“
Brandy

“It was beautiful, fun, very successful, and thought provoking  This event was tremendously well advertised and very well planned and executed.  I think all of the women there must have enjoyed themselves and felt it was well worth their time and money - that's huge on a busy Saturday. God Bless!”
Kathleen

“Once again I was blown away by the beauty, energy, excitement and love that was shown at the tea yesterday.  What a great day for PCA, Habitat and women in general. I brought three women to the event and they all had nothing but praise for everything – food, speaker, atmosphere, prizes, etc.  They commented on the details – the color scheme, the beautiful response cards, the goody bags.  I am so proud and honored to be in the company of wonderful, beautiful women I admire and respect.”
Christina
So many women have been touched by this beautiful afternoon of philanthropy and empowerment.  Women who may be in different places in their lives, come from different backgrounds and have different hopes and goals.  You will no doubt come away with something that you didn’t come in with, and all the while having had fun with the gals and being inspired.  Please check out the website for the event, http://www.thediamondtea.com/ and ask previous attendees about this event that you definitely want to be a part of.  I love to talk about the event myself and how it has personally touched me, so come find me to hear more about it!
Jeanette

Take a moment to invite your sister, mother or best friend. Ticket sales end September 22nd. This is not an event for young children; however, there will be a wonderful opportunity for PCA female students in grades 3-8 to serve as ushers at this event. Please stay tuned for upcoming information about signing your daughter up as an usher in the Forum Volunteer Opportunities section!

Parent's Club Update

Subway and Pizza Offerings Launch Next WeekSubway Tuesday’s and Pizza Thursday’s are launching next week!  Order forms are going out in today’s Friday Folder and they are due back to the office no later than Monday morning September 12th.  It is imperative that you return them Monday morning in your folders, late orders will not be processed this month due to time constraints for next week.

These two weekly offerings are not only a nice alternative lunch choice for our children, they are also mini fundraisers for the Parents Club.  There is a very small margin of profit built into the already great prices of these lunch choices.  Parents Club funds are used to help subsidize Parents Club events, teacher appreciation and Gala tickets and general supplies

Sub sandwiches are coming from Subway and we are switching to Godfather’s Pizza this year.  Godfather’s  offers a Gluten Free choice.  The gluten free dough is actually shipped in from a different facility and the pizza is prepared in a different area.  No sides or drinks are provided with either the sandwiches or the pizza, so please be sure to send in any ‘extras’ that your child prefers and a drink on the days that you are participating.

Please be sure to make checks payable to PCA Parents Club for your Subway/Pizza orders.

Jeanette & Eric Rafferty
Parents Club Presidents

Subway / Pizza Order Form

Jog-a-Thon Job Descriptions

Chair Filled

·         Organizes all other volunteers

·         Works with Dir. Of Marketing / Development

·         Gets Donated Prizes

·         Expected Hours 10

Database Diva/ Dude

·         Catalogs all stats from laps to money, can be done at home following Jog a Thon

·         We already have a template that can be updated for this year

·         Expected Hours 5

Packets Premier Filled

·         Copies and assembles the initial packets for teachers/ students (packet group #1)

·         During jog a thon:  Counts tally sheets and sends out number of laps information for $$ collection information and thank you’s (packet group #2)

·         Expected Hours 1 for pre jog a thon.  4 for During Jog a thon to tally lap counts. 3 hours after the jog a thon to tally lap counts and money collected in spreadsheet.

DURING THE JOG A THON

Foodie

·         Buys* and Prepares sliced oranges – 6 sections to an orange.  (figure 3/4 orange  per student.) Can be done at home ahead of time.  Place oranges in bags and delivers to PCA. 

* Paid by PCA - Submit a receipt and reimbursement.

·         Expected Hours 1 at home slicing oranges

Refreshment Table Filled

·         Loads Water Cooler with water and ice, Sets up table, prepares and refills water cups to runners

·         Set up / clean up food items

·         Expected Hours – 1 (half our at beginning/ half hour at end)

Lap Counters

·         Need 6 Total (need 5 more)

·         Mark the laps on each runners back tag

·         Expected Hours 4 each

Lap Tally

·         Count back tag tallies on the day of the event.

·         Expected hours 4 each

KBVM Sharathon

Pacific Crest periodically receives free publicity and press announcements from Catholic Radio 88.3 KBVM.  To help give back, and also help to keep our local Catholic Radio Station going, we have been asked to help take phone pledges.  We do need your help to keep this community link strong.  Also, these hours count towards your PCA volunteer hours!

As a volunteer, your job is easy - basically it's answering the phone and taking pledges.  They provide a cheat sheet and script to follow.  In addition, all volunteers receive a yummy breakfast and a delicious lunch.  

Please sign up with Dawna Tangen she will forward you the directions.  We need 4 volunteers total. 

KVBM is located near the Chiles Center at the University of Portland. 
Date and Time needed:  October 3rd from 9 AM- Noon. 

Scrip

What is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means "subsitute money".  It is used just like cash and a portion of the proceeds go back to PCA!

Obtaining Scrip is easy - payments and receipt is handled through the Friday Folders.  A copy of the 2 page form are printable below.  Just click the image or see your Friday Folders for order forms Thursday Sept. 15th.  

Mrs. Parker's Message 09-02-11

Dear PCA Families,

The teachers and students had a successful start to the new year.  I want to thank all the parents for getting your students to school on time.  It makes for a great start to their day.  We celebrated our first school Mass with Fr. Oakland on Wednesday.  He then blessed all of the classrooms, students, and teachers.

PCA teachers and students have spent the week getting to know one another and building lasting and positive relationships that will set the foundation for a successful school year.  If at any time you have questions please do not hesitate to contact your teacher.  Collaboration between home and school is best practice for helping your child(ren) succeed in school.  

Sincere Thanks

I want to Thank Nelly Fullard-Leo and her group of volunteers for helping create a successful Back to School Ice Cream Social.  It was a wonderful way to start the year and build community spirit.  Thank you Nelly and volunteers for all of your hard work in organizing this important event and for adding the special touches that made the night so wonderful.

Curriculum Night

Curriculum night will be held Thursday, September 8^th at 6:00 p.m. beginning in the Parish Hall.  We ask that at least one parent from each family attend this important night.  You will receive important information regarding your children's learning.  Following the presentation in the Parish Hall, two twenty minute breakout sessions will be held to allow parents to attend multiple classrooms. Each teacher will provide an overview of curriculum. The teachers look forward to seeing each of you and sharing the exciting things they have planned for the year.

Volunteering in the Classroom

Pacific Crest Academy teachers appreciate the support of our families and welcome volunteers into their classrooms.  In order to volunteer, your background check must be current and the Called to Protect Safe Environment Training must be completed.  If you have taken the training through a local Parish please bring in a copy of your renewal certificate. We now have trainers on site and will be offering the training in the near future. Those who took it from CYO last year will be receiving information on PCA’s renewal policy.  Please look for an update regarding the date and time for training and renewal policy in the upcoming Forum.  When volunteering at PCA, you must first sign in at the school office and obtain a volunteer lanyard.  This is a sign to both teachers and students that you are supposed to be on campus. Please be sure to return your lanyard to the PCA office before leaving campus.  Also if you are dropping off an item for your child that they forgot please bring it to the office and not to the classroom.  Thank you for your support in this matter.

Emergency Kits

The safety of your children is our number one priority.  Being prepared in case of any emergency or natural disaster is important and that is why we ask every family to create an emergency kit for each of their children.  Information will be given in next week’s Forum to further explain what should be included in each kit.  Your old kits will be sent home this week so that you can restock items that may have expired. 

Medical Forms

In order to ensure your children are given the appropriate care in case of a medical emergency, it is imperative an updated Emergency Medical Form is on file in the PCA office. This form is required to be filled out each year for each child. If you have not turned in your child’s Emergency Medical Form please do so as soon as possible. Be sure to fill out both sides.  We appreciate your support in this matter.  If your child has a severe allergy or other health issue that requires medication you must have your physician fill out an AUTHORIZATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM.  This does not take place of the other Emergency Medical Form.  Please refer to your Parent/Student handbook regarding the administration of all medications including cough drops.  

Technology Use Agreement

The Technology Use Agreement form must be signed and returned to the PCA office In order for your child to participate in technology class. If you have not turned in the form please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.

Mrs. Tangen, our administrative assistant, has been out of the office this week due to an illness in the family.  Please keep her family in your prayers.

We have had a wonderful first week of school and are looking forward to a great year filled with learning, laughter, and growing in our faith.  Please remember that my door is always open.  You may contact me at any time if you have questions or concerns.  I hope each of you have a wonderful three day weekend. 

Sincerely in Christ,

Mrs. Parker